Procom Lost River PCILVFD18RT Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

Vent-free gas log heater

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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable va-
pors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any
phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service must be performed by a quali-
fied installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING: This appliance is equipped for Natural and
Propane gas. Field conversion is not permitted other than
between natural or propane gases.
Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call
our customer service department at 1-866-573-0674, 7:30 am - 4:15 pm CST,
Monday through Friday or email customerservice@usaprocom.com
VENT-FREE GAS LOG
HEATER
OWNER'S OPERATION AND
INSTALLATION MANUAL
DUAL FUEL YELLOW
FLAME REMOTE
CONTROL MODELS
PCILVFD18RT
PCILVFD24RT
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  • Page 1 VENT-FREE GAS LOG HEATER OWNER’S OPERATION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL DUAL FUEL YELLOW FLAME REMOTE CONTROL MODELS PCILVFD18RT PCILVFD24RT ® WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. —...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety ............3 Operation ..........19 Qualified Installing Agency ......4 Inspecting Burners........23 Specifications ..........5 Care And Maintenance ......24 Product Features ........5 Troubleshooting ........25 Product Identification ......... 5 Replacement Parts ........29 Local Codes..........
  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY WARNING: Any change to IMPORTANT: Read this owner’s manual carefully and completely this heater or its controls can before trying to assemble, op- be dangerous. erate, or service this heater. WARNING: Do not allow fans Improper use of this heater can to blow directly into fireplace.
  • Page 4: Qualified Installing Agency

    SAFETY 1. Do not place Propane/LP supply tank(s) 10. Operating heater above elevations of inside any structure. Propane/LP supply 4,500 feet could cause pilot outage. tank(s) must be placed outdoors. 11. To prevent performance problems, do 2. This heater shall not be installed in a not use propane/LP fuel tank of less than bedroom or bathroom.
  • Page 5: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model PCILVFD18RT-(1,2) PCILVFD24RT-(1,2) Ignition Electronic Piezo Ignitor Electronic Piezo Ignitor Gas Type Natural Gas Propane Gas Natural Gas Propane Gas Input Rating 30,000 Btu/Hr 30,000 Btu/Hr 32,000 Btu/Hr 32,000 Btu/Hr Manifold Pressure 4" W.C. 9" W.C. 4" W.C. 9" W.C. Max.
  • Page 6: Local Codes

    LOCAL CODES Install and use heater with care. Follow all State of Massachusetts: The installation local codes. In the absence of local codes, must be made by a licensed plumber or use the latest edition of The National Fuel gas fitter in the Commonwealth of Mas- Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54*.
  • Page 7: Air For Combustion And Ventilation

    AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION WARNING: This heater shall WARNING: This heater shall not be installed in a room or not be installed in a confined space space unless the required vol- or unusually tight construction ume of indoor combustion air unless provisions are provided is provided by the method de- for adequate combustion and...
  • Page 8 AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION VENTILATION AIR Ventilation Air From Inside Building Ventilation Air From Outdoors Provide extra fresh air by using ventilation This fresh air would come from an adjoining grills or ducts. You must provide two perma- unconfined space. When ventilating to an nent openings: one within 12"...
  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION NOTICE: This heater is intended WARNING: Never install the for use as supplemental heat. heater Use this heater along with your • in a bedroom or bathroom primary heating system. Do not • in a recreational vehicle install this heater as your pri- •...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Vent-free heaters add moisture to the air. Although this is beneficial, installing heater in rooms without enough ventilation air may cause mildew to form too much moisture. See Air for Combustion and Ventilation, pages 7 and 8. Before beginning assembly or operation of the product, make sure all parts are present.
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION If Using Mantel at least 8" up. If noncombustible material is less than 12", you must install the fireplace You must have noncombustible material(s) hood accessory. Even if noncombustible above the fireplace opening. Noncombustible material is more than 12", you may need the materials (such as slate, marble, tile, etc.) hood accessory to deflect heat away from must be at least 1/2"...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION FLOOR CLEARANCES A. If installing appliance on the floor level, B. If combustible materials are less than 14" you must maintain the minimum distance to the fireplace, you must install appliance of 14" to combustibles (see Figure 8). at least 5" above the combustible flooring (see Figure 9).
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION GAS SELECTION Insert Gas Fitting This appliance is factory Blue Propane/ for Propane/LP Gas LP Gas Plunger preset for propane/LP gas. Underneath No changes are required for Dust Cover connecting to propane/LP. Only a qualified installer or service technician can perform gas selec- tion and connecting to gas supply.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION 2. Apply thread sealant to the threads on Use only the cap supplied on the the connection fitting. While pushing in, regulator. Do not use an off the rotate the fitting clockwise until the threads shelf pipe plug. This can damage engage the regulator.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY WARNING: A qualified ser- CAUTION: For natural gas, vice technician must connect check your gas line pressure heater to gas supply. Follow all before connecting heater to gas local codes. line. Gas line pressure must be no greater than 9.5"...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION Typical Inlet Pipe Diameters Install sediment trap in supply line as shown Use 3/8" black iron pipe or greater. Installa- in Figure 13. Place sediment trap where it is tion must include an equipment shutoff valve, within reach for cleaning. Place sediment trap union, and plugged 1/8"...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS WARNING: Never use an open WARNING: Test all gas piping flame to check for a leak. Apply and connections, internal and a noncorrosive leak detection external to unit, for leaks after fluid to all joints. If bubbles form, installing or servicing.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION PRESSURE TESTING HEATER GAS CONNECTIONS 1. Open equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17, page 17). Apply a noncorrosive leak 15, page 17). detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles form- ing show a leak. 2. Open main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas or open pro- 5.
  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING not use any phone in your building. WARNING: If you do not fol- • Immediately call your gas supplier low these instructions exactly, a from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the fire or explosion may result caus- gas supplier’s instructions.
  • Page 20 OPERATION 8. Be sure the slide switch on the front of the 11. If heater will not operate, follow the instruc- receiver box is in the ON position. tions To Turn Off Gas To Appliance, and call your service technical or gas supplier. 9.
  • Page 21 OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM Programming the Remote and Receiver Key Settings The remote and receiver must be “learned” ON - Operates unit to on position, manually to one another. operated solenoid ON. To prepare the receiver box for learning, use OFF - Operates unit to off position, manually a pen or small screwdriver to gently press operated solenoid OFF.
  • Page 22 OPERATION Setting°F/°C Scale 2. Press and hold the SET key until the de- The factory setting for temperature is °F. To sired set temperature is reached. The LCD change this setting to °C, press the ON key screen set numbers will increase from 45° and the OFF key on the remote control at the to 99°...
  • Page 23: Inspecting Burners

    INSPECTING BURNERS IMPORTANT: Owner’s should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often. Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance, page 24) or service. WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or alteration of components.
  • Page 24: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: Turn off heater and let cool before servicing. CAUTION: You must keep control areas, burner, and circulating air passageways of heater clean. Inspect these areas of heater before each use. Have heater inspected yearly by a qualified service techni- cian.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE ODS/PILOT Ignitor Use a vacuum cleaner, pressurized air, or a Natural Gas Thermocouple Electrode small, soft bristled brush to clean. Burner Propane/LP A yellow tip on the pilot flame indicates dust Gas Burner and dirt in the pilot assembly. There is a small pilot air inlet hole about 2"...
  • Page 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Using natural gas and I n l e t p r e s s u r e e x c e e d s Bypass pressure switch. See pilot will not light. 9.5" WC. instructions below.
  • Page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action ODS/pilot lights but flame 1. Control knob is not fully 1. Press in control knob fully. goes out when control pressed in. knob is released. 2. Control knob is not pressed 2. After ODS/pilot lights, keep in long enough.
  • Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Slight smoke or odor 1. Residues from manufactur- 1. Problem will stop after a few during initial operation. ing process. hours of operation. Heater produces a whis- 1. Turning control knob to high 1. Turn control knob to low tling noise when burner position when burner is cold.
  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    1-866-573-0674 for referral information. ACCESSORIES Purchase these heater accessories from your local dealer. If they can not supply these acces- sories, contact ProCom Heating, Inc. at 1-866-573-0674 for information. EQUIPMENT SHUTOFF VALVE For all models. Visit us online at www.factorybuysdirect.com for a complete selection of gas connection fittings.
  • Page 30: Parts

    PARTS MODELS PCILVFD18RT AND PCILVFD24RT TEMP www.usaprocom.com 200371-01B...
  • Page 31 PARTS MODELS PCILVFD18RT AND PCILVFD24RT This list contains replaceable parts for your heater. When ordering replacement parts, follow the instructions listed under Replacement Parts on page 29 of this manual. ITEM PCILVFD18RT PCILVFD24RT DESCRIPTION 161871-01** 161872-01** Chassis Assembly Grate Assembly Burner Assembly 161338-01 161338-01...
  • Page 32: Warranty

    We make no other warranty, expressed or implied. LIMITED WARRANTY ProCom Heating, Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and components for ONE (1) year from the date of first purchase, provided that the product has been properly installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit, operated and main- tained in accordance with all applicable instructions.

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